Local Social Roundup Notes Thanksgiving Visits
Miss Fauna Linscott visited Parkersburg. Families in Canaanville hosted gatherings. Mrs. Roach to host Social Literary club at 2:30 PM. Dr. L. G. Bean attends Ohio State Dental meeting in Columbus. Several relatives spent Thanksgiving with kin in Chillicothe Athens New Lexington and Columbus. Major travel for Robey Huhn family and others after funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Roach
Richland Avenue
L. G. Bean
Columbus
Ohio State Dental Association
Marriage of Raymond Bennett and Louise Morton in Claysville
Announcements report the marriage of Raymond D. Bennett former Athens high school principal to Louise Morton. The couple wed in Claysville Pennsylvania on Thursday November 25 and will reside in Westerville after December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond D. Bennett
Athens High School
Louise Morton
Oliver Morton
Claysville
Bennett
Westerville
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Miss Ruth Davis
A noon birthday dinner honored Miss Ruth Davis yesterday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs De Walson Davis 110 West Union Street. Ten covers were set for the occasion with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Burns Coakley Nelsonville and Mr Harry August of Portsmouth. Afternoon music featured as Miss Davis is the piano accompanist for an orchestral group visiting for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Davis
de Walson Davis
West Union Street
Burns Coakley
Nelsonville
Harry August
Portsmouth
Miss Davis
Cottage Love Fading Away in Canton Steel Homes
In Canton Ohio on November 29, authorities warn progress and lumber shortages may end the traditional cottage. Metal lumber demand rises as forests fail to meet needs. In twenty years iron and steel could dominate building materials. Producers say cottages can be erected in four days and steel houses are soundproof and climate stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Memorial for Soldiers Will Be Held December 12
Memorial address for soldiers scheduled at Haydenville M. E. church on Sunday evening December 12, 1920 at 6 45 P M. Rev H S Yost of Lancaster will conduct the service All soldiers and friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
Haydenville M. E
H. S. Yost
Lancaster
Four-Dollar Barrel Parade Prank on Court Street
A unknown male student, reportedly broke, walked a block in a barrel and shoes near Cline's and the courthouse on Friday evening to collect four dollars. Pedestrians wondered if his clothes were stolen while another version claims he offered refreshments to upperclassmen and was forced to parade as revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline’s
Court House
Court Street
Death at Woolwich Power House Explosion
A man was killed and three others injured when a metal fragment from an exploding generator at the Woolwich power house flew through the air. Police investigate possible Sinn Fein link as the accident occurred across the Thames from the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Woolwich
Sinn Fein
Thames
Wilson to urge quick Congress action on tax revision
President Wilson may ask for immediate revision of the revenue laws in a forthcoming message to Congress despite Republican plans to delay action until after March 4. White House officials say he will sign a wisely revised tax bill and has twice urged reform. Officials note a redistribution of taxes is favored and repeal of the excess profits tax is possible. The tariff law amendments may be considered, but tariff action is likely deferred until after Wilson leaves office. Tumulty and the President discussed the message. whether he will appear in person or resubmit the treaty was not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
House
Senate
The
Treasury
Houston
Tumulty
State Has Jobs For Skilled Men
The State Civil Service Commission has called examinations for skilled workmen including stationary engineers and firemen plumbers electricians dredge engineers and storekeepers. Applicants answer questions at home and a bulletin with complete information will be mailed free from the commission in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Columbus
Glouster Stock Company at Opera House Event
Glouster Mae LaPorte Stock Company performs at the Glouster Opera House for one week starting Monday November 29. Ladies free admission Monday night with one 50 cent paid admission and war tax. Two miners injured by slate fall in mine 256 were treated by local doctors and sent home after night shift incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae LaPorte Stock Company
Glouster Opera House
C. W. Fischer
Ed Vermaten
Congress Run
Crawford
von Scheele
Jacksonville
Local couples wed in Athens and Columbus ceremonies
Two weddings are noted with details of attendees and travel. Popelys plan to reside in the city. Muriel Trimmer and G. A. Johnson wed in Columbus with a reception in this city for Thanksgiving before a two week trip to Toledo, Cleveland, and Chicago. The eight month old baby of Walter Gayton died from whooping cough and funeral plans follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gayton
Muriel Trimmer
Frank Trimmer
G. A. Johnson
Chicago
Columbus
W. A. Barnett
Helen McCullough
Web Farout
Trimmer
Toledo
Cleveland
Mrs. Johnson
Wilber Avenue
Visit Returns and Travel to Columbus for Courses
Mrs. Mike Daugherty returned yesterday from a visit at Youngstown with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker. Frank Davis left for Columbus this morning to take a course in a business college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Burns
Akron
John Ray
Frank Burns
Mike Daugherty
Youngstown
Thomas Baker
Frank Davis
Columbus
Evangelist Dr. Yeuell to Preach at First Christian Church
Dr. Herbert Yeuell arrives Tuesday to preach at First Christian Church with Miss Mary E. Hughes as advance worker and pianist. A chorus rehearsal is set for tonight at 7 o'clock and city singers are invited. Yeuell, a nationally known evangelist and lecturer, has lectured in major U S cities and Europe and will present a Passion Play lecture in Athens each Monday evening. Rev Murch and his congregation anticipate a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Yeuell
First Christian Church
Mary E. Hughes
Miss Hughes
Dr. Yeuell
Europe
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Athens
Yeuell
Oberamergau
Murch
Oxford
England
Stolen Money Hoard Recovered After Keith Collins Arrest
Keith Collins was arrested at Westville Oklahoma ending a major mail car robbery case. The Burlington storage car theft on November 11 netted ten registered pouches totaling nearly 5 million dollars. Collins reportedly carried over 3 million in bonds and 25 thousand in cash when captured. Recovery details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Keith Collins
Westville
Oklahoma
United States
William A. Byers
Burlington
Byers
Collins
Sunday School Attendance At Big School Numbers Messy
Five hundred forty seven persons attended the First MEB Sunday school on Sunday with 21 officers and teachers 11 visitors and 515 scholars. Demographics show 163 men 191 women 119 in the intermediate department and 65 in the primary department. The largest classes were Prof Copeland's 151 taught by Prof C E Stailey and the Martzolff class 133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
C. E. Stailey
Martzolff
Warren to Be Pure Warren Dancing Problem
Mayor John D. McBride issues an order to all lessees and dance hall managers in Warren calling for cooperation to stamp out immoral dancing in Warren halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
John D. McBride
John Pierce Civil War veteran buried in Pleasanton
John Pierce 83, Civil War veteran, died at his Pleasanton home Thursday night. He spent most of his life farming here aside from four years in service. Buried Sunday in the local cemetery on the old home farm. Survived by son Charles. wife died 40 years ago and son Frank two years ago. Also survived by three brothers and one sister: C. M. Pierce Athens, David Pierce Pleasanton, William Pierce Jerseyville, Mary Cathers Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton, CO
John Pierce
Frank
C. M. Pierce
Athens
David Pierce
Pleasanton
William Pierce
Jerseyville
Mary Cathers
Columbus
No suspects held in Pierce murder in Wellsville
Wellsville Ohio November 29 investigators say no suspects are being held in the murder of William T. Pierce of Philadelphia. The mayor reports two suspicious characters are in the village and are being watched with Philadelphia police notified for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
Wm. T. Pierce
Philadelphia
Public Service Commission Ends Round Trip Rates on C E Railway
The Public Service Commission announced a new schedule effective December 18 on the Cleveland and Erie Railway Company canceling round trip rates between Conneaut and points intermediate. No provision is made in the schedule for this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Public Service Commission Today
Cleveland and Erie Railway Company
Conneaut, C
Points Intermediate
Hanning to Administer President Ellis Estate
H H Haning named administrator of the estate of President Alston Ellis who is deceased with no will filed. Haning plans to file an appraisal of the Ellis estate in the coming days in probate court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanning
H. H. Haning
Alston Ellis
Mr. Haning
Ellis
Clarks Chapel Ladies' Aid to Meet December 1
The Clarks Chapel Ladies' Aid will gather at the secretary Miss Mary Snow's home on Wednesday December 1 for an important work session. Members are urged to bring a thimble and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Chapel
Ladies’ Aid
Mary Snow
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Marion Pletcher
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George W. Robey
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J. W. Robey
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W. L. Powers
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William Hurn
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Everett Burt
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William Huhn
Elizabeth
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Donse Brothers
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